Not currently on display at the V&A

Handkerchief

1850-1899 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Handkerchief of white muslin with a broad border of white needlepoint lace in silk. With a symmetrical design of flowers, leaves and shamrocks. Thick mesh ground. Scalloped border.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Muslin with silk needlepoint lace
Brief description
Muslin handkerchief with silk needlepoint lace, Ireland, 1850-1899
Physical description
Handkerchief of white muslin with a broad border of white needlepoint lace in silk. With a symmetrical design of flowers, leaves and shamrocks. Thick mesh ground. Scalloped border.
Dimensions
  • Length: 16in
Credit line
Bequeathed by Miss M. E. Pleydell-Bouverie
Collection
Accession number
T.323-1965

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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